Technical Sales

Gap Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare Fund

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Gap Group in Bournemouth seeks an experienced Technical Sales professional to maximise hire revenue for Pumps & Power solutions. You will work with major accounts and new clients from the Bournemouth depot, promoting our Pump & Power service range across the GAP Group network.

The role requires field sales experience in the hire industry, knowledge of pumps/power or water treatment, and a proven sales performance record. A driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Significant field sales experience in the Hire industry.

Responsibilities

• Maximise hire revenue from existing major accounts and win new business.
• Deliver sales presentations to senior management.
• Attend depot/customer trade days to promote offerings.
• Coordinate with GAP Group teams to promote hire opportunities.
• Drive revenue for Bournemouth depot.

Skills

Field sales

Hires industry experience

Pumps/Power knowledge

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Excel & CRM

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

General information

Reference

011045

Publication start date

31/08/2026

Job description

Sales Representatives

Post description

Technical Sales

Vacancy details

Division

Pumps - Pumps

Title

Technical Sales - Pumps & Power

Contract type

Permanent Full Time

Vacancy location

Location

33 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Bournemouth, BH217PF

Location

United Kingdom, South West, Bournemouth Pumps

Requester

Number of positions to be provided

1

Employment Details

Contract hours

42.50

About the role

The Role

Our team is the best in the industry – is it time for you to join us? GAP Pump & Power Services Division provide advice, servicing, maintenance and repair for generators, dewatering & sewerage pump applications including a large range of hoses, settlement tanks and water processing solutions. Reporting to the Technical Sales Manager, you will be responsible for maximising Pump & Power Services hire revenue opportunities from existing major account customers and winning new business. This will include delivering sales presentations to customers at a senior management level and attending depot/customer trade days to promote our product offering. The role will also involve working with various stakeholders across the GAP Group network including Regional Sales Managers and their sales teams, to ensure pro-active promotion of hire opportunities for Pump & Power equipment within their existing customer base. Please note, this role will be responsible for driving revenue for our Bournemouth depot and so the successful candidate should be suitably located.

About You

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience working in an field sales role within the Hire industry is essential
• Knowledge of Pumps, Power or Water Treatment would be highly beneficial but training will be provided.
• A proven track record in exceeding sales targets and generating revenue growth by maximising opportunities from existing customers and winning new business
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• An effective negotiator and problem solver with the ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise workload
• Proficient in MS Office packages including Excel and Word, and CRM systems
• Driving Licence (Essential)

About Us

From one division, GAP Hire Solutions now has 10 divisions offering the hire of equipment throughout the UK. We're looking to recruit the best talent the industry has to offer to help us grow even further. As a GAP employee, you'll enjoy loads of benefits such as a staff social fund and loyalty holidays. Our in-house Learning & Development Team are dedicated to giving you the skills you need to be your best and as a company we are always keen to promote internally.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Company Vehicle
• Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• The option to buy up to 5 days additional leave
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare Fund (Company-funded social events)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness (Well-being Hub, Employee Assistance Helpline, Annual Flu Jab)

GAP GROUP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER